Every 8-K that Noble Corporation plc (NE) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Noble Corporation plc reported second-quarter 2026 results with total revenue of $720 million, a net loss of $37 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $212 million. The quarter included an estimated $43 million revenue impact from operational suspensions of two rigs in Brazil, a $42 million impairment related to the Ocean Apex, and an $18 million loss on debt extinguishment.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $144 million, while free cash flow was ($59 million) after $205 million of capital expenditures. Backlog was $6.8 billion as of July 27, 2026, supported by roughly $200 million in new contract value, including multi-well awards for Noble Viking and Noble Claus Bachmann.
The company refinanced $800 million of existing bonds with new 6.250% senior unsecured notes due 2034, which is expected to provide about $35 million in annual cash benefits. Full-year 2026 guidance was reduced to revenue of $2.8–$2.9 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $850–$925 million, while capital expenditures guidance remains $615–$665 million. A quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share was declared for the third quarter of 2026.
Noble Corporation plc reported that its wholly owned subsidiary Noble Finance II LLC issued $800,000,000 of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2034 under a new indenture with HSBC Bank USA as trustee. The notes mature on June 15, 2034 and pay interest semi-annually on June 15 and December 15, starting December 15, 2026.
The notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain subsidiaries and will be guaranteed by future subsidiaries that guarantee specified indebtedness. The issuer can redeem portions of the notes before June 15, 2029 at 106.250% using equity offering proceeds, or at 100% plus a make-whole premium, and may redeem at declining premiums after June 15, 2029. If a defined Change of Control Triggering Event occurs, holders can require repurchase at 101% of principal plus accrued interest. The indenture also includes customary covenants limiting additional debt, liens, distributions, investments, asset sales, affiliate transactions and other actions, and provides standard events of default that permit acceleration.
Noble Corporation plc announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Noble Finance II LLC has priced an $800 million offering of new unsecured 6.250% Senior Notes due 2034. The deal was upsized from $500 million and the notes will be issued at par.
Noble plans to use the net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to redeem all outstanding 8.500% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2030 issued by Diamond Foreign Asset Company and Diamond Finance, LLC, and $300 million of its existing 8.000% Senior Notes due 2030. Closing of the new notes is expected on or about June 11, 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Noble Corporation plc updated its capital structure through its financing subsidiaries. Noble Finance II LLC amended its senior secured revolving credit facility, increasing total revolving commitments from $550.0 million to $650.0 million and extending the facility’s scheduled maturity from April 18, 2028 to May 29, 2031.
Separately, Noble Finance II LLC commenced a private offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due 2034, guaranteed by certain restricted subsidiaries. Noble intends to use the net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to redeem all outstanding 8.500% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2030 issued by Diamond Foreign Asset Company and Diamond Finance, LLC.
Noble Corporation plc has expanded its board of directors to eight members and appointed Jeff Miller
Miller will receive the same annual compensation as other non-employee directors for 2026, pro-rated from his appointment date, as described in Noble’s March 16, 2026 proxy statement. The company states his appointment was not made pursuant to any arrangement with other parties and that he has no related-party transactions requiring disclosure.
Noble Corporation plc reported the results of its April 29, 2026 annual general meeting, where shareholders approved all 15 resolutions presented. Shareholders elected or re-elected all Board nominees to serve until the 2027 meeting, with most directors receiving more than 135 million votes in favor.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as Noble’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026 and re-appointed as UK statutory auditors, and its remuneration authority was confirmed. Shareholders also approved advisory votes on executive compensation and the Directors’ Remuneration Report and Policy, and authorized the Board to allot shares and to do so without pre-emption rights.
Noble Corporation plc reported solid first quarter 2026 results, highlighted by strong cash generation and a growing contract backlog. Total revenue was $786 million, with net income of $121 million, diluted EPS of $0.75, and Adjusted EBITDA of $277 million, yielding free cash flow of $169 million.
The company added approximately $565 million of new contract value since January, keeping backlog at a substantial $7.5 billion. Noble maintained its full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $2.8–$3.0 billion and Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $940–$1,020 million, while increasing 2026 capital expenditure guidance by $25 million to support reactivation of the Noble Deliverer.
Noble’s balance sheet showed total debt of $1.9 billion and cash of $663 million as of March 31, 2026, with net debt reduced to $1.26 billion. The board approved a second-quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.50 per share, continuing its return of capital program.
Noble Corporation plc reported that director Kristin Holth has submitted her resignation from the Board. Her resignation will be effective at the commencement of the Company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting of shareholders, and she will not stand for re-election at that meeting.
The Company stated that Ms. Holth’s decision did not result from any disagreement with the Board or with management regarding the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. The Board expressed appreciation for her service, highlighting her valuable perspectives and guidance in advancing the Company’s strategic positioning and execution against key objectives.
Noble Corporation plc reported solid fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results while resetting expectations for 2026. Q4 2025 revenue was $764 million, down from $798 million in Q3 and $927 million a year earlier, as floater utilization and dayrates eased. Net income swung to a $87 million profit versus a $21 million loss in Q3, with Adjusted EBITDA of $232 million.
For full-year 2025, revenue reached $3.29 billion, net income was $216.7 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $1.11 billion, supporting $454 million of free cash flow. Noble highlighted about $1.3 billion of new contract awards since October, lifting backlog to $7.5 billion, and completed a $360 million sale of five jackups, with another jackup sale expected to close in Q3 2026. The board declared a $0.50 per share Q1 2026 dividend, bringing total capital returned since Q4 2022 to about $1.3 billion.
For 2026, Noble guided to total revenue of $2.8–$3.0 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $940–$1,020 million, and capital expenditures of $590–$640 million. Year-end 2025 balance sheet metrics included $2.0 billion of total debt and $471 million of cash, with net debt around $1.50 billion and liquidity of $1.02 billion.
Noble Corporation plc reported that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert W. Eifler, made a presentation at the Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference on September 2, 2025. The company has provided the slide deck used for this investor presentation as Exhibit 99.1, described as an investor presentation dated the same day. This material is furnished under a Regulation FD disclosure item, meaning it is provided for informational purposes and is not treated as filed for liability purposes under the Exchange Act or automatically incorporated into other securities law filings.
Noble Corporation plc reported that Jennifer Yeung has resigned as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective September 19, 2025. The company states that her resignation is not due to any disagreement regarding its operations, policies, or practices. Immediately after her departure, Chief Financial Officer Richard Barker is expected to take on the additional role of principal accounting officer until a permanent replacement is appointed.